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Complications of Phentermine

Phentermine is an appetite suppressant that was first used in the United States in 1959. It's to be used short-term to treat obesity. The length of taking phentermine should be at most 90 days. After that time, the appetite suppressant effects of phentermine stop working. While phentermine can lead to weight loss due to reducing appetite, there are complications to consider that can come along with that.

  1. Cardiovascular

    • One lethal complication of taking phentermine is primary pulmonary artery hypertension. In addition, other cardiovascular side effects and complications of taking phentermine include heart arrhythmia, increased heart rate and leaky valves. The cardiovascular system can be irreparably damaged by the use of phentermine. In addition, it's hard to know ahead of time if you will suffer from these complications.

    Gastrointestinal

    • According to Drugs.com, one complication of phentermine is gastrointestinal distress. This can manifest in several ways. Side effects include constipation, dry mouth, bad breath, altered taste in mouth and diarrhea. There are ways to soothe the symptoms, such as by taking laxatives or medicine that will stop diarrhea, but it is still difficult on your gastrointestinal system.

    Neurological

    • Taking phentermine regularly can cause neurological problems. As phentermine is an amphetemine, it stimulates the nervous system. Some of the effects of this include headaches, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, anxiety and insomnia. Not only can you experience these side effects while taking phentermine, but they can be long-term side effects.

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